Best 5 Creamy Pumpkin Seed And Green Chile Posole Recipes

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Feast your senses on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with our exquisite Creamy Pumpkin Seed and Green Chile Posole. This traditional soup is a symphony of flavors, textures, and vibrant colors. With each spoonful, you'll embark on a dance of tastes, from the nutty richness of pumpkin seeds to the subtle heat of green chiles. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, and it's sure to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

In addition to the classic Creamy Pumpkin Seed and Green Chile Posole, this article offers a delightful collection of variations that cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For a vegan twist, try the Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Seed Posole, which swaps out the chicken broth for vegetable broth and uses plant-based protein sources like black beans and tofu. If you're looking for a spicier kick, the Red Chile Posole amps up the heat with the addition of red chiles, creating a fiery and flavorful experience. And for those who love a burst of freshness, the Green Posole is a vibrant symphony of green chiles, tomatillos, and cilantro, offering a lighter and more herbaceous take on this classic dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

POSOLE: CREAMY PUMPKIN SEED & GREEN CHILE



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Posole: Creamy pumpkin seed & green chile

Provided by sage9964

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
3 large yellow poblano chiles
1 serrano chile
1/2 lbs tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
4 unpeeled garlic cloves
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 c (approx) salted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) divided use
2 cans (29 oz each = 232 oz) white hominy, rinsed and drained
5-6 c vegetable broth
5 tsp dried Mexican oregano, divided use
1 tsp ground cumin
1 large zucchini, cut into large dice
cilantro leaves
thinly sliced green onions
crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with oven rack 3 in from heat.
  • Set yellow onion, poblanos, Serrano, tomatillos, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Broil, turning, until vegetables are browned to blackened all over, 15-30 min, moving them to a bowl as browned. Let cool.
  • Toast ancho chiles in a large pot over med heat until fragrant, pressing down with tongs and turning occasionally about 3 min.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Peel and seed poblanos and Serrano.
  • Peel garlic.
  • Whirl Serrano, garlic, onion, tomatillos and any juices, and 1/2 c pumpkin seeds in a food processor until very smooth. Pour into pot with whole anchos (they'll fall apart as they cook).
  • Coarsely chop poblanos and add to pot.
  • Stir in hominy, 5 c broth, 2 tsp oregano, and the cumin. Cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cumin flavor is mellow, about 45 minutes. Discard any large pieces of ancho chile.
  • Stir zucchini into posole and simmer just until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in more broth if you'd like a thinner soup.
  • Ladle posole into bowls and serve with additional pepitas and oregano, and other accompaniments to taste

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299, Carbohydrate 45, Fat 10, Fiber 97, Protein 97, SaturatedFat 17, ServingSize Serves 8, Sodium 1123

CREAMY PUMPKIN SEED AND GREEN CHILE POSOLE



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A puréed salsa made with roasted pumpkin seeds helps give this posole a rich flavor and chowderlike texture.

Provided by wp

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
3 large poblano chiles
1 serrano chile
1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
4 unpeeled garlic cloves
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
About 1 cup salted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), divided
2 cans (29 oz. each) white hominy, rinsed and drained
5 to 6 cups vegetable broth
About 5 tsp. dried Mexican oregano, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large zucchini, cut into large dice
Accompaniments: corn tortillas, cilantro leaves, thinly sliced green onions, and crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with oven rack 3 in. from heat. Set yellow onion, poblanos, serrano, tomatillos, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning, until vegetables are browned to blackened all over, 15 to 30 minutes, moving them to a bowl as browned. Let cool.
  • Toast ancho chiles in a large pot over medium heat until fragrant, pressing down with tongs and turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Peel and seed poblanos and serrano. Peel garlic. Whirl serrano, garlic, onion, tomatillos and any juices, and 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds in a food processor until very smooth. Pour into pot with whole anchos (they'll fall apart as they cook). Coarsely chop poblanos and add to pot.
  • Stir in hominy, 5 cups broth, 2 tsp. oregano, and the cumin. Cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cumin flavor is mellow, about 45 minutes. Discard any large pieces of ancho chile.
  • Stir zucchini into posole and simmer just until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in more broth if you'd like a thinner soup.
  • Ladle posole into bowls and serve with remaining pumpkin seeds and oregano and other accompaniments to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299, Carbohydrate 45, Cholesterol 0.0, Fat 10, Fiber 9.7, Protein 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 1123

GREEN CHILE POSOLE



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This recipe combines parts of my nanny's and my mother's recipes that were taught to me when I was young. An optional sprinkling of queso fresco on top is an absolute delight in my opinion. -Jaime Love, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-in. pieces
2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth, divided
3 tomatillos, husked and chopped
Optional: Sliced avocado, lime wedge, sliced jalapenos, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro and sour cream

Steps:

  • Place first 5 ingredients and 3-3/4 cups broth in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Puree tomatillos with remaining broth in a blender; stir into pork mixture., Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with avocado and other toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

PUMPKIN GREEN CHILI POSOLE



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Grab a bowlful & cuddle up when its cold. Mmmmm! The posole is a delicious surprise. I throw this in the crockpot quite a bit & come home to a great dinner.

Provided by F-16 momma

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
2 cups solid pack pumpkin
2 cups chicken broth
16 ounces green chili sauce
1 1/4 cups hominy
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, onion, and carrot, cook fo 3-4 minutes or until chicken no longer pink.
  • Add celery and bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Stir in pumpkin, broth, green chili, hominy, sour cream, cilantro, and remaining spices/herbs.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are well blended.
  • CROCK POT INSTRUCTION:.
  • Follow step 1-2 as stated above.
  • Once chicken is cooked; add to crockpot with remaining ingredients (with exception of sour cream!).
  • Cook on low 6-8 hrs; stir in sour cream prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.4, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 43.8, Sodium 494.4, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 15.2

GREEN PIPIAN



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This classic Mexican pumpkin seed sauce, also known as green mole, is tangy, herbal and spicy all at the same time. Serve it with poached or pan-cooked chicken breasts, fish (it's very pretty with salmon), or shrimp. You can bathe grilled vegetables with it, or serve it with white beans and steamed or poached vegetables. Hulled untoasted pumpkin seeds are available in many whole foods stores and Mexican markets.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dips and spreads, one pot

Time 40m

Yield Makes about 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup hulled untoasted pumpkin seeds
1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, or 2 13-ounce cans, drained
1 serrano chile or 1/2 jalapeño (more to taste), stemmed and roughly chopped
3 romaine lettuce leaves, torn into pieces
1/4 small white onion, coarsely chopped, soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, halved, green shoots removed
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon canola or extra virgin olive oil
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy Dutch oven or saucepan over medium heat and add the pumpkin seeds. Wait until you hear one pop, then stir constantly until they have puffed and popped, and smell toasty. They should not get any darker than golden or they will taste bitter. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
  • Place the cooled pumpkin seeds in a blender and add the tomatillos, chiles, lettuce, onion, garlic, cilantro, and 1/2 cup of the chicken stock. Cover the blender and blend the mixture until smooth, stopping the blender to stir if necessary.
  • Heat the oil in the Dutch oven or heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Drizzle in a bit of the pumpkin seed mixture and if it sizzles, add the rest. Cook, stirring, until the mixture darkens and thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. It will splutter, so be careful. Hold the lid of the pot above the pot to shield you and your stove from the splutters. Add the remaining chicken stock, bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce is thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt. For a silkier sauce, blend again in batches.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, toast the pumpkin seeds before adding them to the pot.
  • If you don't have any green chiles on hand, you can substitute another type of chile pepper, such as poblano or serrano.
  • To make the posole more filling, add some cooked chicken or beans.
  • Serve the posole with a dollop of sour cream, some shredded cheese, and a sprinkling of cilantro.
  • For a vegan version of this soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the chicken.

Conclusion:

Creamy Pumpkin Seed and Green Chile Posole is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds and green chiles. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you are looking for a satisfying and flavorful soup, give this Creamy Pumpkin Seed and Green Chile Posole a try.

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